Kuala Lumpur: American Troy Matteson produced a magical eight-under-par 63, thanks to four closing birdies including a closing hole “slam-dunk”, as he put the shade on Tiger Woods in the first round of the US$6.1 CIMB Classic on Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur: Debutant Gaganjeet Bhullar stood tall amongst the stars from the PGA Tour in the opening round of the CIMB Classic, shooting a fabulous six-under-par 65 to emerge as the leading Asian on Thursday. The in-form Bhullar sank an eagle and five birdies at a sun-baked Mines Resort and Golf Club to trail American leader…
Kuala Lumpur: Danny Chia got his campaign at the CIMB Classic off to a flying start, posting a flawless five-under 66 to lie three stroke off the leader Troy Matteson on Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur: Thirteen years after a victorious maiden visit, American superstar Tiger Woods makes a long-awaited return to Malaysia where he will eye a winning debut at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic.
Kuala Lumpur: Siddikur, nicknamed the ‘Tiger Woods of Bangladesh’, will finally get his chance to face-off with the real deal at the CIMB Classic which starts on Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur: A power-packed line-up of Asian Tour stars, led by current number one on the Order of Merit, Marcus Fraser of Australia and Thai ace Thaworn Wiratchant, will go head-to-head with PGA Tour players at the CIMB Classic later this month.
Seri Kembangan: Shaaban Hussin has earned a third consecutive start at the CIMB Classic later this month as the build-up for the only PGA Tour co-sanctioned event in South East Asia reaches its peak.
Kuala Lumpur: American Nick Watney will make a maiden trip to Kuala Lumpur this October as he hooks up with returning stars Jason Dufner and Rickie Fowler at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic.
Seri Kembangan: Two-time winner Shaaban Hussin justified his pre-tournament billing after blitzing to a two-shot lead after the opening round of Sapura National Qualifier on Monday.
Seri Kembangan: Leading technology conglomerate Sapura Group has re-affirmed its commitment to the CIMB Classic by coming on-board as a presenting sponsor of the US$6.1 million PGA Tour exhibition.
